"Recognize the difference in types of papers. This year we have asked authors to categorize their papers to help you distinguish their aim.
Experience Reports describe an idea, course or classroom experience that worked well and is now recommended to others.
Research Studies present a careful study, with an appropriate use of methodology (e.g., case study, qualitative methods, quasi-experimental, experimental) to support the investigation and stated results. The methodology does not need to be quantitative; it does, however, need to be appropriate to support the claims made by the author.
Philosophical Papers present an argument for a direction or idea to be considered in our curriculum, a particular course, or the overall field.
Tool Papers present courseware or a concrete process that has been developed and is now ready for wider use.
While each type of paper is evaluated on organization, technical soundness, potential contribution and overall evaluation, you may be looking for different things in these categories depending on the category of the paper. You do not need to require an experience report to be a research study, nor a research study to provide a tool. All papers should show appropriate organization and should reflect the literature that already exists related to the topic being discussed. All claims should be supported by logical arguments that follow from ideas, experience or data provided. "
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"Recognize the difference in types of papers. This year we have asked authors to categorize their papers to help you distinguish their aim.
While each type of paper is evaluated on organization, technical soundness, potential contribution and overall evaluation, you may be looking for different things in these categories depending on the category of the paper. You do not need to require an experience report to be a research study, nor a research study to provide a tool. All papers should show appropriate organization and should reflect the literature that already exists related to the topic being discussed. All claims should be supported by logical arguments that follow from ideas, experience or data provided. "